CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT for September 2023 is estimated to have increased 0.4% in volume terms, in the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures released today. The rise represents an increase of £60 million compared with August 2023. The ONS says that anecdotal evidence suggested a positive effect from September’s above-average temperatures increasing construction output. September
DON & LOW, the UK’s renowned vertically integrated manufacturer and creator of Roofshield, has announced the launch of its new, dedicated support hotline. Inquiries regarding Don & Low’s construction solutions can now be promptly addressed by dialling 0808 169 4444 to reach the company’s seasoned team of construction membrane sales and technical experts. New Support
FREEFOAM Building Products Ltd has been awarded Gold status by the Supply Chain Sustainability School. SCSS Gold status recognises Freefoam’s commitment to building sustainability and ESG skills and knowledge. The Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS) is a free online platform that provides training and learning content aiming to ‘inspire and enable’ the built environment sector
SHOWING a strong commitment to both sustainability and supply chain collaboration, leading insulation, drywall and ceiling product distributor CCF has joined forces with Knauf Insulation to identify some of the most common issues surrounding meeting Part L and achieving lower U-values to understand how best to support customers through changing regulations. As the year-long transition period
MEMBERS of the North West Roof Training Group met on Wednesday 8 November to gain the advantage by hearing an expert talk on contracts. Partner at Holmes & Hills Solicitors, Sam Bawden is a construction contract and adjudication expert. He provided a host of top tips, advice and information on what to look out for
A NEW ONLINE stress tool designed to learn about work related stress has been launched. Businesses can sign-up to the free-to-use interactive tool, designed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to understand what they need to do to comply with the law. Online Stress Tool The stress tool provides guidance for employers on meeting
TESTING HAS REVEALED that a significant amount of safety footwear fails to perform to the standards advertised. The testing carried out by the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) show numerous footwear products on the UK market do not provide the protection they promise. Footwear Fails Standards Out of 42 safety footwear just 5 passed the
Superior, Ergonomic Knee Protection IT’S SAID that hard-working craftsmen and women put more pressure on their knees than many top athletes. That’s why the risk of knee injuries is far higher among trade professionals and manual workers than other occupations. One of the best ways to avoid knee problems is to wear Snickers Workwear trousers
A FREE-TO-ACCESS construction carbon database has been launched by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) with a rallying cry for the industry to unite behind it. The first data repository of its kind, the Built Environment Carbon Database (BECD) is designed to help drive down carbon emissions. It enables users to both submit data to,
IN ITS NINE MONTH trading update, Kingspan Group plc reports a sales fall to €6.14bn, down a touch on the same period in the prior year and in the third quarter. Sales pre currency and acquisitions were down 7% in the year to date and in the third quarter. Kingspan Group Sales Fall Nevertheless, the
